Yissela Ortega and Celeste DeMarino, from North Cypress Medical Center Cardiac Rehab, talked to us about the importance of cardiovascular exercise and it's not just for cardiac patients. We also learned about the benefits of strength training and ways to do it without having to join a gym. They then told us how cardiac rehab works, who qualifies, and the various phases of rehabilitation.
Thinking of trying your hand at RVing? Mark Darby and Cheryl LeJune helped take the mystery out of all those RVs heading down the highway. They introduced us to the different types of RVs, what's in an RV, and where to go camping. They even brought their RV to show the class the various systems and amenities.
Math can be FUN - at least that is what Roxanne and Ann tell us. Math is a part of our everyday lives. Also, there are several popular games that utilize math and logic. Attached are the Hundreds Chart with a refresher on Divisibility Rules, Numbrix and Ken Ken puzzles.....with answers. But don't look at the answers until you have tried to work the puzzles yourself. If these interest you, check out the websites given for more fun.
Linda has done it again....taken discarded items and turned them into something beautiful. Review the attached documents to learn how to take old photos, cut and paste and add a little glitz and turn them into avant-garde greeting cards.
Have you always wanted to write a novel? We are lucky to have had Norman Ray Fitts, professional novelist and screenwriter, share his writing tips with us. He gave us info on how to structure a story. His two main points are to develop the story line and develop the characters. Once you have that info it will be easier for you to write the story. Norman also told us about copywrite laws and self-publishing through CreateSpace.com. www.createspace.com/ . He has self-published five books through this company. Read Norman's handout to learn more. Or perhaps you would prefer a personal meeting with Norman......call him at 832-259-0940 or email him at normanfitts@normanrayfitts.com.
Yoga can be done by anyone no matter what shape you are in. Kay Mewara gave us basic info on the practice of yoga and how we can incorporate it into our lives. She even works with Parkinson's patients....so this is something we can all do. Review her attachments for more info and some chair poses that will help loosen up our bodies and help us feel better.